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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 627.04 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 627.04 and 277.32 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 627.04 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/627.04 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 627.04 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 173,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,892.39/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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